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My boss in Portland told me to always use a bone folder for creasing, but my hands work better after 3 years of ignoring him.
He said my books would look sloppy without one, but I get cleaner lines just using my thumb and a ruler, so has anyone else ditched the 'right' tool for something simpler?
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wadefoster5d ago
My first bookbinding teacher was a total stickler for the bone folder. After about 50 projects, I realized my fingernail gave me way more control on thin papers. The tool just slides around sometimes. Now I only grab it for really thick cardstock, and my bindings look sharp. Your hands learn the pressure better than any piece of plastic.
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alicea265d ago
But does it really matter that much?
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